I am a little confused as to what i should do next with the blade as i only intend on keeping it for 1 more year because it will have 16k + on it by then ( dont fret it will be replaced with another blade) So should I a. keep doing little mods that can be transferred onto the new blade and have about £1500 saved up to spend on the new bike in spring 2014 or b. totally stop spending money on the current bike (apart from essentials) and save as much as i possibly can so i will be able to buy myself a very low millage 2011/2012 model and then start doing some serious mods to it as i know i will keep it for at least 5 years
So what if your bike will have 16k on the clock - its not going to suddenly fall to bits and stop working is it - trust me on that one. The cost to change for a bike which is basically the same is huge. I would amend the gearing by going -1 on front sprocket and invest in an HM QS which you can always put on any new bike , both of those in combination will seriously transform the bike. A private plate (again transferable) will stop people saying 'your bike is 4 years old when you buying a new one) A 2012 rear shock is c. £250 when they turn up (which they will) Fit a gear indicator if you have not got one. All the above will be less than £1,000 and its all transferable to a new bike or easily re-sold on here!
i hear what your saying al as i know the bike will reach 25-30k without any major issues but there is just something about putting a lot of money into a bike with (for me) high miles, that im not sure i can do, a HM QS+ is high on my list of mods and is just a matter of time untill i buy 1. its just very tempting looking at 2010/2011 models with 1-2k on them selling for 7500
I had 30k on my RR5 and only got rid of it because of a good deal on a 848.I say I wont be changing anytime soon with this blade so im expecting to put the same sort of miles on it.
Hmmmm. If it’s a keeper carry on doing your thing over the winter. But if it’s going next spring stop spending money on it unless you can transfer the extra kit to a newer model. Simples.
Keep all the standard bits to refit when you sell it and unless your getting a 2012 then buy a private plate and keep the bike.
I agree with the above, changing the bike because of the miles on it is a false economy as to change a bike (like moving house instead of extending) can often be more expensive in the long run. As said any bits to add just make sure they are needed.... quality and can be sold later on. I would keep.
yeh i have got all the standard parts to refit, i also have a private plate, not sure if it will be a 2012 model i switch to yet, time will tell
Ok Ok I am one of those weirdos that rides all year round...(no brains yah see!) but I sold my last blade with 76k miles on her. I do hope they make them like that still as Ive just bought the Respol blade 2011/12 model in Aug and she has 2500 on her already. Dont let the mileage be a factor, but if your loaded with cash and feel the urge...different matter
I don't get the total dilemma, if the bike is going to be the same model but a different year there is no point in changing it. Upgrading to a newer model I understand.
i might upgrade to the newer model, also there is a good chance that 2014 will bring a new blade so if i start saving now then i have the cash,
My rr4 has 26000 on the clock and runs sweet as a nut. I have however been tempted by the 2012 HRC at 0% finance but I've decided waiting until next summer and buying a VW Transporter T5 and kitting it out as a track day/camper van and only spending money on the bike thats 'track orientated'. This decision was taken at 130 mph on my first track day and still stands!
Another big point that i did not mention is that i would like to buy an ABS model. so i would not just be buying the exact same bike
b. totally stop spending money on the current bike (apart from essentials) and save as much as i possibly can so i will be able to buy myself a very low millage 2011/2012 model and then start doing some serious mods to it as i know i will keep it for at least 5 years this gets my vote
Put 85k on a 929 in 4 years, went through a couple of sets of discs, and a set of head bearings, wheel bearings etc, but that was it. Done in excess of 250k on various Blades over the last 12 years, no major dramas, no clutches, cam tensioners or anything, just weather (salt) related issues, ie brakes, blocked radiator core external due to crud being thrown up, and for all you service book slaves, not had a valve check.....they don't need doing unless you constantly track or race them.
